"1838-40 / Pl. General" rough notes by Asa Gray, 1838-1840 Digital
Scope and Contents
Lists of species grouped by order, starting with Ranunculaceae and continuing through Cyperaceae, with brief notes on where specimens were collected and where other specimens are located. Note by Harold St. John describes this as a checklist of the published volume, Phanerogamia I; species listed, however, do not exactly correspond to the published version and go beyond those of Volume I.
Dates
- Creation: 1838-1840
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available by appointment for research. Researchers must register and provide one form of valid photo identification. Please contact botref@oeb.harvard.edu for additional information.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (1 half width manuscript box, 2 flat boxes, 1 flat oversize box, flat file drawer)Repository Details
Part of the Botany Libraries, Gray Herbarium Library, Harvard University Repository
The Harvard University Herbaria houses five research libraries that are managed collectively as the Botany Libraries. The Gray Herbarium Library specializes in the identification and classification of New World plants with emphasis on North American plants. The Archives of the Gray Herbarium houses unique resources including personal papers, institutional records, field notes and plant lists, expedition records, photographs, original artwork, and objects from faculty, curators, staff, and affiliates of the Gray Herbarium.
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